welcome to the school of english · english studies is the scholarly investigation of the english...

Welcome to the School of English Established in the Faculty of Arts one of the founding faculties of the University of Hong Kong the

School of English engages in research and provides instruction at undergraduate and postgraduate

levels in Anglophone literary and cultural studies English linguistics and Language and

Communication and is actively involved in knowledge exchange

We offer two majors and two minors in the second third and fourth years

(1) English Studies (ES)

(2) Language and Communication (LampC)

This programme handbook outlines the curriculum structure and requirements for each of the

majorsminors and lists the courses offered in the different areas It also identifies some of the

information resources that are available to help you make the most of your studies Please visit the

School webpage (httpsenglishhkuhk) regularly to find out which courses are offered in the current

academic year to get detailed course information and to learn about the Schoolrsquos activities and

ongoing projects ndash and do also like our Facebook page For more comprehensive information on the

BA programme you may consult the Faculty webpage

(httpartshkuhkcurrent-studentsundergraduateBA)

The School also collaborates with other Faculties in offering two double degree programmes the

BAampBEd in Language Education (English) and the BAampLLB For more information about these

programmes please refer to httpswebeduhkuhkprogrammebabed_6066 or

httpartshkuhkcurrent-studentsundergraduateBALLB

When you study with us language ndash in literary works and in everyday use in the past and in

contemporary times as global language and in diverse multilingual contexts ndash will come alive as

your understanding and appreciation of its role and relevance in society grows Our courses aim to

stimulate your intellectual curiosity hone your analytical skills challenge your critical thinking and

develop your reflective and reflexive practice affording you opportunities for discovery creativity

debate and social impact

I look forward to seeing you in the School

Professor Julia Kuehn

Head of School

Contents

1 English Studies 1

2 Language and Communication 6

3 Academic Advising in the School of English 13

4 Frequently Asked Questions 14

5 Useful Contacts 17

6 Important Dates for 2019-20 18

School of English Programme Handbook

(for students admitted in 2019-20)

1

1 English Studies English Studies is the scholarly investigation of the English language and its many uses in social and historical contexts It prominently includes the study of literature(s) written in English as well as creative writing Both the language and the literatures are studied from multiple perspectives linguistic ones and literary ones and also including critical and cultural theory Our English Studies programme has a strong cross-cultural orientation recognizing English as a language of global communication and world literature a language which people make their own creatively and habitually all over the world It offers students both a solid foundation and a wide range of choices in various concentrations Introductory courses emphasize the practice of critical reading analysis and writing as well as the development of historical and theoretical knowledge Advanced courses focus on English language and literature as representations of culture and society in diverse historical contexts on the production of meaning in different discursive contexts genres and media and on the place of English in relation to histories of colonization and globalization with special reference to Hong Kong and the region A range of capstone courses including research seminars internships and senior colloquia offer students opportunities to integrate and deploy their learning in the major while considering their options upon graduation On successful completion of the major or minor in English Studies students should be able to

identify and analyze issues and topics in the study of English literature and linguistics through various approaches

formulate critical questions and investigate topics through research analysis and writing

identify and express their own perspectives regarding disciplinary issues and compare them to those of others

demonstrate an appreciation of the global dimensions and cultural diversity within English language and literature

recognize and make use of various rhetorical and discursive features in the presentation organization and discussion of ideas observations and arguments and

understand and articulate the relevance of English Studies in providing insight into the role of language and literature in culture and society

The courses of the English Studies programme incorporate a variety of teaching and learning methods including formal lectures seminars small group tutorials workshops and online learning They are mostly assessed by coursework including oral presentations in-class tests and quizzes essays and research projects and portfolios They are designed to provide students with skills of accurate and historically sensitive analysis critical reading and thinking and clear and coherent argument in both writing and speaking Students are encouraged to discuss their study plans and course selections with the UG Coordinator their Academic Advisers or any teachers in the English Studies programme First-year Prerequisite Students intending to declare a major or minor in English Studies in the second year must pass at least one introductory ENGL course from List A ldquoHistorical and Theoretical Foundationsrdquo (6 credits) in the first year Admission to all introductory courses is on the basis of academic record including a minimum Level 5 in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination or an equivalent score in another recognized English proficiency test



2

Major in English Studies (78 credits) To complete the requirements of the major students must take

1 30 credits of introductory courses (including the first-year prerequisite) normally taken in the first two years of study which consist of (a) 12 credits from List A ldquoHistorical and Theoretical Foundationsrdquo (including the first-year

prerequisite) (b) 12 credits from List B ldquoCritical Reading Analysis and Writingrdquo (c) 6 credits from either List A or List B and

2 48 credits of advanced courses which must include a capstone course to be taken preferably

in the final year Minor in English Studies (36 credits) To complete the requirements of the minor students must take

1 18 credits of introductory courses which consist of (a) 6 credits of the first-year prerequisite from List A ldquoHistorical and Theoretical Foundationsrdquo (b) 6 credits from List B ldquoCritical Reading Analysis and Writingrdquo (c) 6 credits from either List A or List B and

2 18 credits of advanced courses

Introductory Courses List A Historical and Theoretical Foundations The courses in this list will introduce students to the history and organization of diverse areas of literary and linguistic scholarship Students will acquire a general overview of selected areas and issues including major theoretical distinctions or classifications and their historical development over time ENGL1011 An introduction to the study of meaning (6 credits) ENGL1013 Exploring the modern Reading early 20th century British writing (6 credits) ENGL1015 Introduction to English linguistics (6 credits) ENGL1016 Introduction to life writing (6 credits) ENGL1017 Introduction to sociolinguistics (6 credits) ENGL1018 Language and gender (6 credits) ENGL1020 Nineteenth-century literature and culture (6 credits) ENGL1022 Poetry past and present (6 credits) ENGL1023 Experimental prose (6 credits) ENGL1024 Topics in world literature (6 credits) ENGL1025 Understanding narratives (6 credits) ENGL1037 Persuasion (6 credits) ENGL1044 Introduction to literary theory (6 credits) ENGL1045 ldquoCommunityrdquo in Sociolinguistics (6 credits) ENGL1051 English sounds (6 credits) LCOM1001 Introduction to language and communication (6 credits) LCOM1002 Language communication society field (6 credits) LCOM1003 Theorizing communication (6 credits) LCOM1004 Introduction to pragmatics (6 credits)



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List B Critical Reading Analysis and Writing The courses in this list will introduce students to the practice and methods of critical reading analysis and writing focusing on different areas of literary and linguistic study Students will acquire a basic grasp of analytical distinctions and terminology and learn to ask questions and construct critical arguments ENGL1014 Imaginary geographies The art of writing place (6 credits) ENGL1026 Adaptation From text to screen (6 credits) ENGL1027 Analyzing discourse (6 credits) ENGL1028 Awakenings Exploring womenrsquos writing (6 credits) ENGL1030 Dramatic changes Versions of Renaissance literature (6 credits) ENGL1031 English grammar(s) (6 credits) ENGL1032 Late Victorian Texts and Contexts (6 credits) ENGL1033 Intercultural communication (6 credits) ENGL1034 Language and prejudice (6 credits) ENGL1035 Language crimes (6 credits) ENGL1036 Meaning and metaphor (6 credits) ENGL1038 Practice of criticism (6 credits) ENGL1039 Realism and representation (6 credits) ENGL1040 Rewriting and writing back (6 credits) ENGL1041 Modernity and literary modernism (6 credits) ENGL1042 World Englishes (6 credits) ENGL1043 An introduction to 20th-century English poetry (6 credits) ENGL1047 The English lexicon (6 credits) ENGL1048 Crime stories (6 credits) ENGL1049 Early English sonnets (6 credits) ENGL1050 An introduction to qualitative research methods in sociolinguistics (6 credits) ENGL1052 Introduction to theatre studies (6 credits) Advanced Courses In order to enroll in any advanced course in English Studies students must normally have completed 18 credits of introductory courses with at least 6 credits from both List A and List B ENGL2002 Language in society (6 credits) ENGL2004 English syntax (6 credits) ENGL2007 Literary linguistics (6 credits) ENGL2010 English novel (6 credits) ENGL2012 Contemporary literary theory (6 credits) ENGL2030 New Englishes (6 credits) ENGL2035 Reading poetry (6 credits) ENGL2039 Gender sexuality and discourse (6 credits) ENGL2045 Travel writing (6 credits) ENGL2047 English discourse structures and strategies (6 credits) ENGL2048 Language and jargon (6 credits) ENGL2050 English corpus linguistics (6 credits) ENGL2055 American Gothic Haunted homes (6 credits) ENGL2057 Text and image (6 credits) ENGL2074 Postcolonial readings (6 credits) ENGL2075 The idea of China (6 credits) ENGL2076 Romanticism (6 credits)



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ENGL2078 The novel today (6 credits) ENGL2079 Shakespeare (6 credits) ENGL2080 Women feminism and writing (6 credits) ENGL2085 Creative writing (6 credits) ENGL2089 Making Americans Literature as ritual and renewal (6 credits) ENGL2097 Imagining Hong Kong (6 credits) ENGL2103 Language and digital media (6 credits) ENGL2104 Language in the USA (6 credits) ENGL2112 An introduction to the history of English (6 credits) ENGL2115 Theories of language acquisition (6 credits) ENGL2117 English phonology and morphology (6 credits) ENGL2118 Law and literature (6 credits) ENGL2119 English in Hong Kong Making it your own (6 credits) ENGL2120 Science fiction and utopia (6 credits) ENGL2122 Global Victorians (6 credits) ENGL2123 Language and identity in Hong Kong (6 credits) ENGL2125 English construction grammar (6 credits) ENGL2126 Law meaning and interpretation (6 credits) ENGL2127 Language and the law (6 credits) ENGL2128 Modernism (6 credits) ENGL2129 English as a language of science (6 credits) ENGL2130 Signs language and meaning Integrational reflections (6 credits) ENGL2131 The critic as artist (6 credits) ENGL2134 World literature (6 credits) ENGL2135 The cosmopolitan imagination (6 credits) ENGL2136 Cross-cultural discourses (6 credits) ENGL2137 The profession of playwright in early modern England (6 credits) ENGL2138 Language and globalization (6 credits) ENGL2139 American modern (6 credits) ENGL2140 Ideologies of language in early modernity (6 credits) ENGL2141 Doing discourse analysis (6 credits) ENGL2142 Milton (6 credits) ENGL2143 Religion and the flourishing of English (6 credits) ENGL2144 Forms of contemporary literature (6 credits) ENGL2145 Post-1945 English drama (6 credits) ENGL2146 Cognitive semantics (6 credits) ENGL2147 Joycersquos voices (6 credits) ENGL2149 American dreaming (6 credits) ENGL2150 The city and modernity (6 credits) ENGL2152 Theory of the novel (6 credits) ENGL2153 Literary London (6 credits) ENGL2156 Eighteenth-century British literature (6 credits) ENGL2157 Representations of justice in law and literature (6 credits) ENGL2158 Language processing and learning (6 credits) ENGL2159 Twenty-first century English poetry (6 credits) ENGL2160 Sovereignty in law theory and culture (6 credits) ENGL2161 Language rights and linguistic justice (6 credits) ENGL2162 Where the wild things are Childrens literature and the law (6 credits) ENGL2163 Comics graphic novel and theory (6 credits) ENGL2164 The beginnings of English law and literature (6 credits) ENGL2165 Legal fictions United States citizenship and the right to write in America (6 credits)



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ENGL2166 English phonetics (6 credits) ENGL2167 Theatre and the world (6 credits) ENGL2168 The law of signs Interpretative controversies in legal semiotics (6 credits) LCOM2001 Theories of language and communication (6 credits) LCOM2002 Language in the workplace (6 credits) LCOM2003 Language and politeness (6 credits) LCOM2004 Language communication and the media (6 credits) LCOM2005 Language communication and globalization (6 credits) LCOM2007 Visual communication (6 credits) LCOM2008 Health communication lsquohealthyrsquo communication (6 credits) LCOM2009 Language and religion (6 credits) LCOM2011 The language of news media (6 credits) Capstone Courses ENGL3040 Internship in English studies (capstone experience) (6 credits) ENGL3041 Senior colloquium in English studies (capstone experience) (6 credits) ENGL3042 Extended essay in English studies (capstone experience) (6 credits)



6

2 Language and Communication Language and Communication is an interdisciplinary programme within the Faculty of Arts which centres on the study and use of language in society in a multilingual globalized world It thereby focuses on both languages of global import such as English as well as those with local significance and on how they are appropriated and positioned in multilingual cosmopolitan contexts of Asia The programme provides the theoretical foundations and applied contexts for understanding and addressing linguistic and social questions of language and communication It equips students with the intellectual and practical tools to critically examine intelligently reflect on and competently participate in communicative situations in real-world contexts such as in the workplace as well as in more informal sites of multilingual communication The Language and Communication programme takes particular pride in engaging in experiential learning from internships and projects in courses involving fieldwork in Hong Kong to initiatives such as overseas field trips In addressing the need in society for linguistically versatile and culturally sensitive leaders in the 21st-century knowledge economy of Asiarsquos world city and beyond the programme aims at honing transferable skills for a wide range of careers including education materials development editing and publishing public administration public relations marketing the media event organization tourism cultural affairs and global creative industries On successful completion of the major or minor in Language and Communication students should be able to

identify and critique relevant issues in the study of language and communication and apply theoretical and methodological knowledge to real-world social and linguistic data

critically evaluate established knowledge and creatively apply it to novel contemporary contexts of communication in this multilingual globalized world in particular in the settings of Hong Kong and Asia

critically reflect upon the strengths and weaknesses of their own and othersrsquo viewpoints and communicative practices and challenge taken-for-granted assumptions about language and communication

identify appreciate and critically examine the role of diversity in languages and communicative strategies across cultures and time and how this shapes onersquos linguistic identity and comes to bear upon communicative situations drawing on cross-cultural perspectives in the study of language and communication

use the necessary intellectual communicative and practical skills to participate in intellectual discussions of linguistic and social issues and collaborate productively in research projects in and for both institutional and real-world contexts and

demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of contemporary social and political issues of language and communication in the context of globalization ndash such as the appropriation and positioning of languages of global significance in particular English and the fine balance struck with other local languages with a view to sustainability in multilingual cosmopolitan contexts of Asia ndash which allows for intelligent significant and responsible contributions to society

The courses of the Language and Communication programme incorporate a variety of teaching and learning methods including formal lectures seminars small group tutorials workshops and online learning They are mostly assessed by coursework including oral presentations in-class tests and quizzes essays and research projects and portfolios They are designed to provide students with skills of accurate and historically sensitive analysis critical reading and thinking and clear and coherent argument in both writing and speaking



7

Students are encouraged to discuss their study plans and course selections with the UG Coordinator their Academic Advisers or any teachers in the Language and Communication programme First-year Prerequisite Students intending to declare a major or minor in Language and Communication in the second year must pass at least one introductory LCOM course from List A ldquoHistorical and Theoretical Foundationsrdquo (6 credits) in the first year Admission to all introductory courses is on the basis of academic record including a minimum Level 5 in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination or an equivalent score in another recognized English proficiency test Major in Language and Communication (78 credits) To complete the requirements of the major students must take

1 30 credits of introductory courses (including the first-year prerequisite) normally taken in the first two years of study which consist of (a) 12 credits from List A (of which at least 6 credits must be from LCOM as a first-year

prerequisite) (b) 6 credits from List B (c) 12 credits from List C and

2 48 credits of advanced courses which consist of

(a) 24 credits from the ENGL and LCOM course lists below (of which 12 credits must be from LCOM and 12 credits from either ENGL or LCOM) which must include a capstone course to be taken preferably in the final year

(b) 24 credits from any other programmes from the list below (ie which are not ENGL and LCOM courses)

Minor in Language and Communication (36 credits) To complete the requirements of the minor students must take

1 18 credits of introductory courses (including the first-year prerequisite) which consist of (a) 6 credits of LCOM course from List A (first-year prerequisite) (b) 6 credits from List B (c) 6 credits from List C and

2 18 credits of advanced courses (of which at least 6 credits must be from LCOM)

Introductory Courses List A Historical and Theoretical Foundations The courses in this list will introduce students to the history and organization of diverse areas of linguistic scholarship Students will acquire a general overview of selected areas and issues including major theoretical distinctions or classifications and their historical development over time ENGL1011 An introduction to the study of meaning (6 credits) ENGL1015 Introduction to English linguistics (6 credits) ENGL1017 Introduction to sociolinguistics (6 credits) ENGL1018 Language and gender (6 credits) ENGL1037 Persuasion (6 credits)



8

ENGL1045 ldquoCommunityrdquo in Sociolinguistics (6 credits) ENGL1051 English sounds (6 credits) LCOM1001 Introduction to language and communication (6 credits) LCOM1002 Language communication society field (6 credits) LCOM1003 Theorizing communication (6 credits) LCOM1004 Introduction to pragmatics (6 credits) List B Critical Reading Analysis and Writing The courses in this list will introduce students to the practice and methods of critical reading analysis and writing focusing on different areas of literary and linguistic study Students will acquire a basic grasp of analytical distinctions and terminology and learn to ask questions and construct critical arguments ENGL1014 Imaginary geographies The art of writing place (6 credits) ENGL1026 Adaptation From text to screen (6 credits) ENGL1027 Analyzing discourse (6 credits) ENGL1028 Awakenings Exploring womenrsquos writing (6 credits) ENGL1030 Dramatic changes Versions of Renaissance literature (6 credits) ENGL1031 English grammar(s) (6 credits) ENGL1032 Late Victorian Texts and Contexts (6 credits) ENGL1033 Intercultural communication (6 credits) ENGL1034 Language and prejudice (6 credits) ENGL1035 Language crimes (6 credits) ENGL1036 Meaning and metaphor (6 credits) ENGL1038 Practice of criticism (6 credits) ENGL1039 Realism and representation (6 credits) ENGL1040 Rewriting and writing back (6 credits) ENGL1041 Modernity and literary modernism (6 credits) ENGL1042 World Englishes (6 credits) ENGL1043 An introduction to 20th-century English Poetry (6 credits) ENGL1047 The English lexicon (6 credits) ENGL1048 Crime stories (6 credits) ENGL1049 Early English sonnets (6 credits) ENGL1050 An introduction to qualitative research methods in sociolinguistics (6 credits) ENGL1052 Introduction to theatre studies (6 credits) List C Introductory courses from other programmes African Studies AFRI1001 Foundations in African Studies (6 credits) AFRI2004 Introduction to African linguistics (6 credits) China Studies SINO1003 Greater China A multi-disciplinary introduction (6 credits) Comparative Literature CLIT1008 Ways of reading Film literature and culture (6 credits) CLIT1010 Ways of thinking about culture and society (6 credits)



9

European Studies EUST1010 Foundations of European Studies (6 credits) General Linguistics LING1000 Introduction to language (6 credits) LING1004 Language structure for language learning (6 credits) LING2004 Phonetics Describing sounds (6 credits) LING2009 Languages of the world (6 credits) LING2034 Psycholinguistics (6 credits) LING2050 Grammatical description (6 credits) LING2056 Sociolinguistics (6 credits) Global Creative Industries GCIN1001 Introduction to global creative industries (6 credits) Hong Kong Studies HKGS1001 Hong Kongrsquos long twentieth century (6 credits) Japanese Studies JAPN1011 Introduction to Japanese studies (6 credits) Korean Studies KORE1021 Introduction to Korean culture and society (6 credits) Translation CHIN1311 Introduction to translation (6 credits) CHIN2333 Culture and translation (6 credits) CHIN2352 Language contrast and translation I (6 credits) CHIN2364 Bilingualism and law Perspectives from translation (6 credits) Students should note that LING1000 is the pre-requisite for the five other introductory LING courses However students who have completed any introductory course in List A may enroll in these LING courses without the pre-requisite LING course Advanced Courses In order to enroll in any advanced courses in English Studies or Language and Communication students must normally have completed 18 credits of introductory courses with at least 6 credits from both List A and List B Students should note that they bear the responsibility of fulfilling the necessary pre-requisites if any for advanced courses in other programmes Students who have completed any introductory course in List A may however enroll in some of the advanced LING courses in the list below without having to do the pre-requisite andor introductory LING course(s) though it may still be preferable to do so American Studies AMER2002 The road in American culture (6 credits) AMER2014 A dream in the heart varieties of Asian American culture (6 credits) AMER2022 Whatrsquos on TV Television and American culture (6 credits) AMER2033 Asia on Americarsquos screen (6 credits) AMER2038 American film from Golden-Age Hollywood to New Hollywood and beyond (6 credits)



10

AMER2040 Creating culture in the world American creative industries in the age of globalization (6 credits)

AMER2041 How the West was won The frontier in American culture and literature (6 credits) AMER2042 Consuming culture decoding American symbols (6 credits) AMER2043 Born in the USA US youth cultures (6 credits) AMER2045 Film beyond the mainstream American art cinema (6 credits) AMER2048 American literature (6 credits) AMER2055 From slavery to the White House African American history and culture (6 credits) China Studies SINO2007 Creative Industries in China in a Global Context (6 credits) Comparative Literature CLIT2001 Comparative studies of literary and visual narratives (6 credits) CLIT2025 Visual cultures (6 credits) CLIT2026 Digital culture (6 credits) CLIT2045 Colonialism Postcolonialism (6 credits) CLIT2050 Globalisation and culture (6 credits) CLIT2064 Hong Kong culture Popular arts and everyday life (6 credits) CLIT2074 Film and ideology in contemporary China (6 credits) CLIT2083 Film art language and culture (6 credits) CLIT2096 Ethics of film and literature (6 credits) English Studies ENGL2002 Language in society (6 credits) ENGL2004 English syntax (6 credits) ENGL2007 Literary linguistics (6 credits) ENGL2030 New Englishes (6 credits) ENGL2039 Gender sexuality and discourse (6 credits) ENGL2047 English discourse structures and strategies (6 credits) ENGL2048 Language and jargon (6 credits) ENGL2050 English corpus linguistics (6 credits) ENGL2057 Text and image (6 credits) ENGL2103 Language and digital media (6 credits) ENGL2104 Language in the USA (6 credits) ENGL2112 An introduction to the history of English (6 credits) ENGL2115 Theories of language acquisition (6 credits) ENGL2117 English phonology and morphology (6 credits) ENGL2123 Language and identity in Hong Kong (6 credits) ENGL2125 English construction grammar (6 credits) ENGL2126 Law meaning and interpretation (6 credits) ENGL2127 Language and the law (6 credits) ENGL2129 English as a language of science (6 credits) ENGL2130 Signs language and meaning Integrational reflections (6 credits) ENGL2138 Language and globalization (6 credits) ENGL2140 Ideologies of language in early modernity (6 credits) ENGL2141 Doing discourse analysis (6 credits) ENGL2146 Cognitive semantics (6 credits) ENGL2158 Language processing and learning (6 credits) ENGL2160 Sovereignty in law theory and culture (6 credits) ENGL2161 Language rights and linguistic justice (6 credits)



11

ENGL2166 English phonetics (6 credits) ENGL2168 The law of signs Interpretative controversies in legal semiotics (6 credits) European Studies EUST2010 European Identity (6 credits) EUST2015 From cinema to society Understanding Europe through film (6 credits) EUST2016 Creative industries in Europe in a global context (6 credits) EUST2017 World War I (6 credits) EUST2030 The modern imagination in Europe (6 credits) EUST3012 The EU as a global actor and EU-China relations (6 credits) EUST3015 The dark side of European civilization the Holocaust (6 credits) EUST3018 European empire Comparative British and French imperialism (6 credits) EUST3020 The making of the West From Descartes to Rorty (6 credits) General Linguistics LING2003 Semantics Meaning and grammar (6 credits) LING2013 Language typology The study of linguistic diversity (6 credits) LING2022 Pragmatics (6 credits) LING2023 Discourse analysis (6 credits) LING2036 Child language (6 credits) LING2037 Bilingualism (6 credits) LING2040 Languages in contact (6 credits) LING2048 Language and cognition (6 credits) LING2058 Topics in Cantonese linguistics (6 credits) LING2060 Languages of China (6 credits) LING2061 Linguistic fieldwork (6 credits) LING2062 Linguistic research methods (6 credits) LING2065 Endangered languages Issues and methods (6 credits) LING2069 Origins of language (6 credits) Global Creative Industries GCIN2002 Commercializing creativity A cultural critique (6 credits) GCIN2006 Fashion and luxury Cultural and organizational dynamics (6 credits) GCIN2007 Film and media Cultural and organizational dynamics (6 credits) GCIN2008 Advertising Cultural and organizational dynamics (6 credits) GCIN2011 Understanding Hong Kong TV industry (6 credits) GCIN2014 Communication strategies in advertising (6 credits) GCIN2018 Publishing industry in digital age (6 credits) Hong Kong Studies HKGS2001 Speaking of Hong Kong Global voices (6 credits) HKGS2002 Hong Kong identities in local national and global contexts (6 credits) HKGS2004 Hong Kongrsquos economic growth A modernisation and internationalisation miracle

(6 credits) HKGS2005 An anthropology of Hong Kongrsquos belief systems and religious practices (6 credits) HKGS2007 Geographic challenges The lsquospace premiumrsquo and Hong Kong society (6 credits) Japanese Studies JAPN2031 The media and Japan (6 credits) JAPN2045 Sex gender and technology in Japan (6 credits) JAPN2050 Creative industries in East Asia (Hong Kong Taiwan Korea and Japan) (6 credits)



12

JAPN2057 Multi-cultural advertising (6 credits) JAPN2058 Understanding popular culture in Japan (6 credits) JAPN2081 Japanese literature (6 credits) JAPN2082 Japanese film and society (6 credits) JAPN2083 Contemporary Japanese society and culture (6 credits) JAPN2084 Studies in Japanese culture (6 credits) JAPN2090 Growing up in Japan Youth culture and society (6 credits) JAPN2091 Introduction to pre-modern Japan (6 credits) JAPN3035 Revolutionary origins of modern Japan (6 credits) JAPN3036 Medicine and disease in Japanese history (6 credits) JAPN3039 Japanese popular music and Hong Kong society (6 credits) Korean Studies KORE2026 Topics in Korean culture and society (6 credits) KORE2027 Creative industries in Korea in a global context (6 credits) KORE2033 Modern and contemporary Korea (6 credits) Language and Communication LCOM2001 Theories of language and communication (6 credits) LCOM2002 Language in the workplace (6 credits) LCOM2003 Language and politeness (6 credits) LCOM2004 Language communication and the media (6 credits) LCOM2005 Language communication and globalization (6 credits) LCOM2007 Visual communication (6 credits) LCOM2008 Health communication lsquohealthyrsquo communication (6 credits) LCOM2009 Language and religion (6 credits) LCOM2011 The language of news media (6 credits) Philosophy PHIL2075 The semanticspragmatics distinction (6 credits) PHIL2230 Philosophy and cognitive science (6 credits) PHIL2410 Mind and language in Chinese thought (6 credits) PHIL2610 Philosophy of Language (6 credits) Translation CHIN2331 Choice of words in translation (6 credits) CHIN2332 Translation in Hong Kong society (6 credits) CHIN2339 Translation for administration and business (6 credits) CHIN2340 Film translation workshop (6 credits) CHIN2341 Translating writings on art (6 credits) CHIN2342 Interpretation workshop II (6 credits) CHIN2343 Legal interpreting (6 credits) CHIN2344 Short stories East and West (6 credits) CHIN2345 Syntax-based translation (6 credits) CHIN2346 From page to stage A workshop on drama adaptation and translation (6 credits) CHIN2347 World literature and translation (6 credits) CHIN2348 Bilingual studies in media and popular culture (6 credits) CHIN2351 Translation criticism (6 credits) CHIN2356 Language contrast and translation II (6 credits) CHIN2357 Bilingual communication in translation (6 credits)



13

CHIN2358 Journeys to the East Translation and China in the literary imagination of the West (6 credits)

CHIN2363 Advanced translation workshop C-E (6 credits) CHIN2366 Advanced theories of translation (6 credits) CHIN2367 Advanced translation workshop E-C (6 credits) CHIN3311 Translation and the study of Chinese literature (6 credits) CHIN3312 Travel writing literature and translation (6 credits) Capstone Courses LCOM3001 Cultural dimensions of language and communication (capstone experience) (6 credits) LCOM3004 Language and communication field trip (capstone experience) (6 credits) LCOM3005 Internship in language and communication (capstone experience) (6 credits) LCOM3006 Extended essay in language and communication (capstone experience) (6 credits)

3 Academic advising in the School of English Apart from this programme handbook you should visit the School webpage (httpsenglishhkuhk) for up-to-date information on course offerings and detailed course information (including form of assessment organisation prescribed reading etc) Consult the BA Regulations and Syllabuses and the Faculty webpage (httpartshkuhkBAprogramme) for comprehensive information on the curricular options and requirements of the BA programme If you are interested in any of the major or minor programmes offered by the School of English or have a question about them feel free to approach either the Undergraduate Coordinators or the administrative staff at the School Office The UG Coordinators can advise you on the requirements of a majorminor and help you identify your academic interest form study plans and develop career goals Teachers of individual courses can advise you on how best to study for a particular course and will be happy to discuss your academic interests with you If you have questions about compliance with regulations application for credit transfer and online course enrolment do not hesitate to consult the School Office And if you encounter any difficulties in your studies or are unable to attend classes make sure you contact your teachers and seek advice Outside class e-mail is often the best way to contact teachers Do not hesitate to seek help from the administrative staff at the Arts Faculty Office if you need advice regarding compliance with the BA regulations and graduation requirements



14

4 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Course Selection and Credit Transfer

1 Can I take an introductory ENGLLCOM course if I got Level 4 in English Language HKDSE exam

Normally a minimum Level 5 in English Language HKDSE exam is required for admission to any of the introductory courses You can apply for special consideration if you have other equivalent qualifications such as IELTS TOEFL GCSE etc and submit the proof to the School Office during the course selection period

2 I am a non-JUPAS applicant and did not sit for the HKDSE exam can I still qualify to take an introductory course

Yes you simply have to submit a copy of your equivalent qualification(s) such as IELTS TOEFL GCSE IB Diploma etc to the School Office for consideration during the course selection period

3 Between the two main fields of English literary studies and English linguistics I am more interested in one field Can I take all the advanced courses in the same one field to fulfil my English Studies major

Yes you are free to choose advanced courses from the syllabus according to your interest We encourage you to define your interest with an open mind however and not to focus too narrowly on a small number of courses or a particular specialization in English Studies Our curriculum offers you various attractive concentrations in the major and in order to make most of the programme you do well to balance your interests between different aspects of English Studies so as to explore interesting connections You are advised to consult the UG Coordinator or any teachers in the School regarding your study plan in the major

4 How can I enrol in an extended essay course

Extended essay courses are primarily offered to outstanding final-year students enrolled in the Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme (URFP) to pursue an advanced research project under the guidance of a supervisor (please refer to FAQ no 11 below for information on the URFP) The extended essay course can only be taken in conjunction with another advanced ENGLLCOM course as part of a 12-credit combination Before making the course selection online students enrolled in the URFP have to seek approval from a prospective supervisor via the School Office who will normally be the teacher of the conjoined course to consider their intended admission to the extended essay course

5 Can I transfer the credits gained from exchange studies to the major or minor in English Studies or Language and Communication What are the application procedures for credit transfer

Yes if the courses which you are going to take on exchange are comparable to the introductory or advanced courses listed in the relevant syllabuses Please note that it is not necessary to do course mapping between HKUrsquos and your host institutionrsquos courses In other words students may apply for credit transfer for courses which either exist or do not exist in HKU



15

Under the Faculty cap policy on credit transfer up to 50 of the transferred credits to HKU can be counted towards the declared Arts majorminor Transferred credits in excess of the cap will be counted as free electives for the undergraduate degree programme

Regarding the Facultyrsquos application procedures students are required to (a) seek preliminary approval for credit transfer before their departure for exchange (b) confirm their finalized course enrolment for credit transfer during exchange and

(c) provide a copy of the academic transcript to show they have passed the courses Please refer to the Facultyrsquos webpage for details on credit transfer httpartshkuhkteaching-

and-learningexperiential-learning-programmescredit-transfer Declaration of MajorsMinors

6 What are the main characteristics of the majors offered by the School of English

Our majors will offer students a stronger foundation in critical reading analysis and writing and in historical and theoretical knowledge This will enable a more effective progression through the four years Students are required to take three introductory courses (at least one from both List A and List B) before taking the advanced courses The majors also offer students a wide range of choices in various concentrations and a capstone experience in the senior years A capstone experience focuses on the integration and application of knowledge which may take the form of research or experiential learning like internships overseas fieldtrips etc

7 What do I need to do in order to declare a major or a minor in the School of English

You have to successfully complete one introductory ENGL or LCOM course from List A ldquoHistorical and theoretical foundationsrdquo (6 credits) as a prerequisite before you can declare a major or a minor in the School If you complete the prerequisite in the first year you can declare the major online during the course selection period at the beginning of the second year A major consists of 13 courses (78 credits) and a minor consists of 6 courses (36 credits)

8 How many introductory courses do I have to take if I want to declare a major in the School of English or enrol in advanced courses offered by the School

You have to take at least one introductory course from List A as a prerequisite in order to declare a major It is best to take the prerequisite in the first year Altogether you will have to complete 5 introductory courses (with at least 2 from each list) in the first two years in order to fulfill the requirement of the major And you have to complete 3 introductory courses (with at least one from each list) before you can enrol in any advanced courses offered by the School of English

9 Is it possible to double-major or to take a major and a minor in the School of English

Yes we offer two majors and two minors (English Studies Language and Communication) at undergraduate level which you can combine according to your interest Declaring either a double major or a major with a minor in two of our programmes will allow you to gain a deeper knowledge in different areas of English literature and linguistics and to strengthen your academic record especially if you are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in English



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Plagiarism and Undergraduate Research 10 What is plagiarism and what happens if a student is found to have committed plagiarism

The Universityrsquos definitions on ldquoplagiarismrdquo are as follows

Plagiarism refers to ldquodirect copying of textual material or wilful use of other peoplersquos

data and ideas and presenting them as onersquos own without acknowledgement whether or not such materials data and ideas have been publishedrdquo In other words you are committing plagiarism if you paraphrase or quote the work of another person without clearly identifying (according to academic conventions) the borrowed material and documenting its source

Self-plagiarism refers to ldquoreuse of onersquos own data or repeat of previously published written work or part thereof in a lsquonewrsquo publication without acknowledging that the data set has been used or written work has been published elsewhererdquo For instance if a student re-uses largely or fully the contents of hisher past assignment submitted elsewhere and without acknowledging so in the ldquonewrdquo assignment it can constitute self-plagiarism

Plagiarism is a very serious offence and offenders may be failed not only in the plagiarised oral or written assignment but also in the course Their case will also be considered by a School panel and may involve disclosure of the plagiarism committed to teachers of other courses within the School or lodging of a complaint with the Universityrsquos Disciplinary Committee Students are advised to read the following webpage carefully in order to avoid plagiarism httpsenglishhkuhkplagiarismhtm

11 How can I join the Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme (URFP)

The Faculty of Arts will invite academically outstanding third-year students to join the URFP in the next academic year which offers them an opportunity to undertake research under the guidance of a supervisor Students enrolled in the URFP are required to complete 12 credits in research-focused courses in the major (such as an extended essay course in conjunction with an advanced ENGLLCOM course see FAQ no 4 above) admission to which is considered at the School level A remark on the URFP will be recorded on studentsrsquo academic transcripts upon completion of the requirements For details on the URFP please visit httpartshkuhkcurrent-studentsundergraduateBAURFP

12 When do I have to apply for departmental ethics review

As stipulated in the Universityrsquos Policy for Ethical Practice in Research undergraduate students who are undertaking a research project involving the consent of human participants must apply for ethics review An application form for departmental ethics review of undergraduate research projects can be downloaded via httpsenglishhkuhkdepartmental_ethics_reviewdoc and needs to be submitted to the Research Supervisor for endorsement



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5 Useful Contacts

UG Coordinators Dr Elizabeth Ho (English Studies) lizhohkuhk Dr Brian King (Language and Communication) bwkinghkuhk School Office Ms Mandy Leung (School Manager) mandyleunghkuhk Mr Tamix Wong (Senior Executive Assistant) tamixhkuhk General Enquiries (852) 3917 2755 Fax (852) 2559 7139 Location Room 735 Run Run Shaw Tower Centennial Campus The University of Hong Kong Webpage httpsenglishhkuhk Facebook Like ldquoHKU School of Englishrdquo

on Facebook



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6 Important Dates for 2019-20

Course Selection Period (course selection for the entire academic year)

Second- Third- and Fourth-Year Students Online course selection system opens for preview Jul 29 2019 Course selection for second- third- and fourth year students

Aug 7 (1000) ndash Aug 13 2019 (1600)

Suspension period Aug 8 2019 (0900 ndash 1430) First-Year Students Online course selection system opens for preview After performing master registration in

August 2019 Course selection Aug 21 (1000) ndash Aug 27 2019 (1600) Suspension period Aug 22 2019 (0900 ndash 1430)

First Semester

First day of teaching Sept 2 2019 Adddrop period to amend course enrolments Sept 2 (1000) ndash Sept 16 2019 (1600) Suspension period Sept 3 2019 (1200 ndash 1700) ReadingField trip week Oct 14 ndash 19 2019 Last day of teaching Nov 30 2019 Revision Period Dec 2 ndash 6 2019 Assessment Period Dec 7 ndash 23 2019

Second Semester

First day of teaching Jan 20 2020 Adddrop period to amend course enrolments Jan 20 (1000) ndash Feb 10 2020 (1600) Suspension period Jan 21 2020 (1200 ndash 1700) Class suspension for the Lunar New Year Jan 25 ndash 31 2020 ReadingField trip week Mar 9 ndash 14 2020 Last day of teaching May 2 2020 Revision Period May 4 ndash 9 2020 Assessment Period May 11 ndash 30 2020

Optional Summer Semester

Teaching and assessment Jun 29 ndash Aug 22 2020

August 2019

Contents

1 English Studies 1

2 Language and Communication 6

3 Academic Advising in the School of English 13

4 Frequently Asked Questions 14

5 Useful Contacts 17

6 Important Dates for 2019-20 18



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